Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist (Salus Populi Romani iconographic type)
Painting on panel or copper (framed) • Manner of the Italian or Spanish School; after the Byzantine/Roman icon of Salus Populi Romani
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Style & Movement
Late Baroque / Devotional Academic Traditionalism
Medium & Technique
Oil on panel (or possibly copper / prepared board), with gilded details on the halos
Creation Period
18th to 19th Century (likely a devotional copy of a Renaissance/Counter-Reformation composition)
Subject Description
A devotional religious scene featuring the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child in a manner inspired by the revered Salus Populi Romani icon, flanked by Saint Joseph on the left and the young Saint John the Baptist accompanied by a lamb on the right. Both Mary and Christ feature circular gold leaf halos. The composition is set within an elaborate, wide veneered burlwood cassetta-style frame.
Condition & AI Estimated Value
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good. The painted surface displays mild surface craquelure, subtle discoloration in the varnish consistent with age, and minor surface grime. The substantial wooden frame exhibits age-related wear, drying cracks along joint lines, and minor rubbing on gilded inner slips.
Estimated Market Value
Not an official valuation$800 - $1,800 USD at auction, depending on verification of support (wood panel vs. copper), age, and regional attribution.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, provenance, authentication, and market demand.